Google to Launch Up to Five Android 5.0 Devices

Google is said to be shifting its strategy for Android by not limiting itself to one manufacturer per year to make its Nexus smartphone.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is planning to give multiple OEMs early access to new versions of Android and have up to five launch devices at once. Sources also claimed that Google is pushing for the availability of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean by November.

The move is expected to silence critics that Google will favor Motorola Mobility for its Nexus program after its US$12.5 billion acquisition. In addition, having more Nexus devices means that telcos and consumers have more choices too.